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Cover Crops Provide Habitat for Predator Insects That May Help Control Pests

October 29, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Both traditional and organic producers are increasing their use of cover crops for a variety of reasons — to control erosion, choke out weeds, improve soil health and enhance water availability. Now research by University of Georgia scientists is examining which cover crops may also provide important habitat for predatory insects that could help control disease- and damage-causing pests in cotton.

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Dave Brandt’s Legacy Lives On for Generations

We are in Carroll, Ohio at Walnut Creek Seeds Farm, home of the legendary Dave Brandt and we are going to toss it off to our cover crop segment here with Dave Brandt’s grandson — Chris.

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